Kindergarten Teacher - Posted To Create A Candidate Pipeline

Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.  Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings, including virtual.  Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.  Performs other duties as assigned.  NOTE: Applicants may consider applying to Pre-Kindergarten Teacher and Elementary Teacher (Grades 1-6) Postings as well. RESPONSIBILITIES * Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.  Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment, both in-person and virtually. * Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students. * Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula and learning environment, to teach instructional objectives. * Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students, both in-person and virtually, as needed. * Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.  Meets with students and parents. * Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.  Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress. * Oversee the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment. * Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students. * Attend staff meetings.  Serves on various committees.   QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment. OR Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques.  Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.  Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.  Skill in instructing students.  Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans.  Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.  Technology competency.  Knowledge of and skill in the use of databases, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.  Ability to properly maintain confidential information.    PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment.  Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.   Conditions of Employment: Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.   GRADE:  View the TABCO 10 Month Employees Salary Scale [https://www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll/salary_scales] SALARY:       $62,252 - $121,924 Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:  Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools [https://www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll] - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll [http://www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll]  OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.  FLSA STATUS: Exempt  RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.    BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.  Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.  Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement [https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement]    NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Officer of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). Application Instructions:  Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.  * Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).  Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.  * Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.    * Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.   * You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.     Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:  * Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.  * Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.     Proof of Degree Equivalency:  * Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx [https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx]    Pre-Employment Requirements:  * All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.   * Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.  * If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.  * Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.  * Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.  * All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.  * Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.    This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.    Contact Information:  Andrea Harper, M.Ed (formerly Johnson)    Elementary Staffing Team   Phone: 443-809-6008   Email: aharper5@bcps.org [aharper5@bcps.org]  Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students.  BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.  Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future.  BCPS works to embrace all stakeholders, engage them in authentic collaboration and empower them to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel.  We hope you will join our dynamic community!  Apply to work at BCPS!